By Franice Tandoh
The government has increased the budgetary allocation for the School Feeding Programme from GH¢1.344 billion to GH¢1.788 billion in 2025, representing a 33% increase.
Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Minister of Finance Dr. Ato Forson emphasised the government’s commitment to improving the programme, which provides daily meals to schoolchildren across the country.
“Mr. Speaker, under the School Feeding Programme, budgetary provision has been increased from GH¢1.344 billion to GH¢1.788 billion in 2025, representing an 33% increase. The allocation for 2025 reflects an increase in the feeding cost per meal per child per day from GH¢1.50 to GH¢2.00, representing 33.3%,” Dr. Forson stated.
The budgetary boost will also lead to an increase in the feeding cost per meal per child per day from GH¢1.50 to GH¢2.00, representing a 33.3% rise. This adjustment is expected to improve the quality and quantity of meals provided under the initiative.
The School Feeding Programme remains a key pillar in the government’s broader social intervention agenda, aimed at increasing school enrolment, reducing malnutrition, and supporting local food producers.
